On 8 Apr 2006 05:50:47 -0700, "Jay Honeck" wrote:

Okay, so this year my son wants to do a flying father/son trip. (Every
summer I take each kid, just the two of us, somewhere. It's usually a
motorcycle camping trip, but my son tends to alternate between riding
and flying. Two years ago we flew into Gaston's Fly-In Resort down in
Arkansas, and had a great time fishing...)

So, where to go? It's got to have:

1. Camping on the field (or within walking distance.)
2. Something to do for a few days. Hiking, biking, canoeing, swimming,
water parks, roller coasters -- *something* to keep a 15-year-old boy
busy.
3. It can't be too far away, in case I've got to zip back for whatever
reason. 400 - 500 miles is probably the limit.


Canada is a place I've never flown before. Maybe heading north would
be fun, or maybe something along the shores of Lake Superior...?

So, any ideas/recommendations?

Jay,
Perhaps Beaver Island (MI)?, For an even better time, fly to Sault
Ste. Marie - either MI or Ontario. If MI, take a cab or bridge bus
across the river to Ontario, then take the train (variously called the
Algoma Central or Wisconsin Central) to the canyon or some other point
along the line and camp. Mile 71 (Spruce Lake) has cabins to rent -
very cheap.

ACR: http://www.agawacanyontourtrain.com/
Spruce Haven Lodge: http://www.sprucehavenlodge.netfirms.com/

have fun,
jb